The Camas Hearings Examiner held a public hearing on the Parklands II Short Plat application. Examiner Joe Turner said he would approve it subject to conditions and issue a written decision in about two weeks.

Discussion Points

•Lauren Hollenbeck gave an application overview, and the applicant provided additional information; the minutes do not detail either presentation.

Decisions

•Turner stated that he would approve the application subject to conditions and issue a written decision in approximately two weeks; the minutes do not record a final written decision.

Nov

Hearings Examiner Meeting - Hearings Examiner Meeting - 11/10/2026 - 4:00pm Agenda

The Camas Hearing Examiner was scheduled to meet on Nov. 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to consider a land-use hearing on the Parklands II Short Plat (File No. SP26-1005). The agenda lists remote participation and public-comment instructions and names Senior Planner Lauren Hollenbeck as the presenter.

Nov

NACCC meeting - 11/09/2026

Neighborhood association meeting in Clark County: members agreed to continue the Clark County Employee Annual Award with neighborhood contributions, were told neighborhood signs have arrived at Public Works, heard county election and budget updates including failing ballot measures, and set an in‑person trial meeting for Jan. 11, 2027.

Discussion Points

•311 line was reported as unreachable by a neighborhood representative.
•Alexis Beasley introduced as Maple Tree vice president; neighborhood celebration planned.
•Budget recommendations presented to council; public hearing scheduled for Dec. 1.
•Cost historically around $60 but actually reported as about $70; members negotiated per‑group contribution.
•Elections certification scheduled for Nov. 24; ~2,500 ballots estimated outstanding.
•Neighborhoods must submit location markers so installations can be scheduled.
•Panhandling and vending activity at a freeway exit persists, though less frequent.
•Proposition 12 was a bond to remodel and expand the jail and build a sheriff's headquarters; it required 60% to pass.
•Proposition 13 was a levy to staff the expanded jail and deputies; it required a simple majority.
•Purpose and criteria for the award (two specific contributions required).
•Signs have been delivered to Public Works and are at the shop.
•Traffic management program awarded speed bumps between Minnehaha and Hazeldale Community Park.

Decisions

•Proceed with collecting contributions by pledge; present nominations for vote at January meeting.

Directions

•Attend Dec. 1 public hearing to provide feedback.
•Coordinate event planning and Parks engagement.
•Kathleen will brief council on options; no decisions yet.
•Members to submit nomination forms; Judy to collect nominations and schedule vote in January; order plaque(s) by mid‑January.
•Submit location markers by end of the week; Public Works will review placements.
•Vicki will keep a log for the sheriff's deputy; follow up via email/coordination with county staff.

Nov

Clark County Urban County Policy Board Meeting Nov. 9, 2026

The Urban County Policy Board reviewed 2027 pre-application funding requests and program updates, heard a presentation on homelessness counts and system performance from the Housing Solutions Center, and approved meeting minutes. Staff warned of large gaps between requests (about $6 million) and available Community Development Block Grant funds (roughly $600,000).

Discussion Points

•Annual HMIS numbers for 2025: 8,202 individuals from 3,830 households—down from 8,894 in 2024; 55% identified as newly homeless in that year.
•Board discussed policy changes to RFA scoring and contingency projects to address timeliness and how to reallocate funds if projects become infeasible.
•Board members noted a major capacity gap: 3,255 households assessed eligible for housing programs vs. 430 program entries in 2025.
•Evergreen Habitat’s land-acquisition award delayed pending state approvals; staff will work closely with the organization and may recommend reallocating funds if necessary.
•PIT count (Jan. 29) recorded 1,260 people—18% decrease; subcategories showed decreases but families with children rose 16%.
•Rebecca Royce summarized PY2027 pre-application totals (> $6M requested) and estimated available funds by category (public services ~$240,000; public facilities/neighborhood improvements ~$526,000; asset/economic development ~$526,000; affordable housing ~$650,000 after set-asides).
•Staff explained new meeting cadence (odd months), earlier start time (9 a.m.), and an optional virtual December orientation.
•Staff noted numerous new applicant agencies triggering administrative reviews (new agencies <5 years) requiring fiscal and capacity checks and additional technical assistance.
•Staff overviewed federal changes, including public land database requirements and allowing up to 20% of CDBG for new construction.
•Staff warned that HUD guidance is required and that unintended consequences should be assessed before local adoption.
•Staff will send updated calendar invites in January.
•Weaver Creek expected to complete next fall; homeowner rehab program to continue into mid‑2027.

Decisions

•Minutes for Sept. 14, 2026 approved.

Directions

•Board members should forward invites to potential alternates and staff who need orientation.
•Housing Solutions Center will include additional demographic slides (youth minors, mental health/substance-use indicators) in future presentations and post data to the system dashboard.
•Staff will coordinate with GIS to identify publicly owned land as required and will monitor HUD for implementation guidance.
•Staff will proceed with administrative reviews of new agencies and vet full applications for later action.
•Staff will provide a timeliness analysis and project status update by the January meeting.
•Staff will work closely with Evergreen Habitat and report back to the board if funds should be pulled and reallocated in the next award cycle.

Nov

Solid Waste Advisory Commission SWAC, November 5, 2026

A Clark County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting covered operational updates from city and vendor partners, safety concerns at transfer stations, progress on siting a new North County recycling and transfer station, and outreach plans; members set a virtual open house and approved the prior meeting minutes.

Discussion Points

•2027 collection rates approved by City of Vancouver; average increase about 4.9%.
•Charter amendments passed countywide; staff assessing impacts on reporting.
•City adopted new code for solid-waste design tied to comprehensive plan; 44 plan reviews under new code.
•Holt Services contract awarded to decommission monitoring wells at English Pit.
•Main Street Promise completed; no service disruptions due to temporary servicing locations and route detours.
•Motion to approve Aug. 6 minutes was made and seconded and approved by voice.
•Neighborhood cleanup program ran 28 events with 54 neighborhoods and specified tonnage collected.
•New hires (Bethany Blackburn, Amy, Brooke Porter) to support outreach and projects.
•Phase two will narrow to two sites for environmental review and consider a no-action alternative.
•Potential earliest operations estimated around 2033 under conventional schedules.
•Pressurized aerosol and CO2 cans are being received at Westman and pose safety risks.
•Recycle Right app transition to Clark County management; new business web tool planned.
•Recyclers have had to hand-sort returned materials; education or regulation was suggested.
•Study screened 158 sites to 7 shortlist using 35 weighted criteria.
•Volunteer management to move to a new online platform; Wastebusters program had 204 participants.

Decisions

•Approved minutes (voice vote)
•Contract awarded; staff to report progress and provide a new financial report in February.

Nov

Clark County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Nov. 4, 2026

The Clark County Historic Preservation Commission met in a hybrid session on Nov. 4, 2026. Commissioners approved a $4,190 contract with the Historic Museum for a plaque program, heard grant and project updates from the Historic Trust and city staff, reviewed preservation panels at the Kaiser Shipyard, and discussed concerns about proposed federal changes to Section 106.

Discussion Points

•Correction: genealogical society fee $60, not $50; available funds $4,198.
•Cost subject to change due to tariffs; museum expects to confirm fabrication prices early next year.
•Grant awards for accessibility and heritage capital funding status.
•Library roof replacement finaled in October; parapet raised 15 inches.
•Members have sent letters to senators and the governor and noted public rally activity.
•Museum and commission will coordinate on design approval and property-owner consent.
•Slocum House work determined to be ordinary repair under code.
•Suggested options: remove/relocate damaged panels, preserve readable panels, add QR codes for detailed interpretation.
•Summit reports that proposed amendments could weaken Section 106 protections.
•Upcoming public programming and dedications.
•Upper panels heavily graffitied and unreadable; lower panels in good condition.

Decisions

•Contract approved for up to $4,190.

Directions

•City to provide monthly updates to the commission on relevant projects.
•Members encouraged to contact elected officials and attend public events; no formal commission resolution at this meeting.
•Staff to follow up with City of Vancouver and National Park Service for copies and remediation plan.
•Staff to review and finalize contract with City staff and museum before year-end.

Nov

LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - 11/04/2026 - 9:30am Agenda Packet

At a special July 29, 2026 meeting in Council Chambers, the City of Camas LEOFF Disability Board reviewed and recorded reimbursement claims and considered a retiree request for continued home health services; minutes record motions on approvals and staff reports list additional reimbursements for July–September 2026.

Discussion Points

•Administrative Services Director Jennifer Gorsuch reviewed reimbursement claims for April 1–June 30, 2026 totaling $38,906.78.
•A motion was recorded to continue a retiree’s home health services up to the maximum allowable under LEOFF Board Rules, with bi-annual review; minutes do not show the vote outcome for this motion.
•Board Member Chaney requested information on what the City pays from the budget for LEOFF 1 retirees and on total LEOFF 1 retiree expenses; Director Gorsuch provided answers.
•Minutes do not record a vote outcome for this motion; the document records the motion text only.
•Retiree request framed as continuation of home health services capped by LEOFF Board Rules and subject to bi-annual review.
•Staff report lists July–September reimbursement requests totaling $50,919.30 and notes authorization by the Administrative Services Director.
•Supporting documentation to be available at the meeting for board review.

Decisions

•Approval recorded for April–June reimbursements totaling $38,906.78 (minutes record motion carried unanimously).
•No recorded formal outcome in the minutes for the retiree home health continuation motion.

Directions

•Board to consider a motion to approve the July–September reimbursements as presented.
•Documentation supporting reimbursement requests to be available at meeting for board review.
•Staff to provide information on City payments and total expenses for LEOFF 1 retirees upon request.

Nov

LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - 11/04/2026 - 9:30am Agenda

The LEOFF Disability Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting on November 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers to consider, among routine items, a claims summary covering July 1–September 30, 2026. The agenda also opens the floor to public comment and provides remote participation options via Zoom and phone.

Discussion Points

•Public comment opportunity open for any agenda item.

Nov

LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - 11/04/2026 - 9:30am Minutes

The LEOFF Disability Board met for a short special session on Nov. 4, 2026, approving meeting minutes and $50,919.30 in reimbursement claims, discussing board appointments and scheduling a follow-up meeting to review a retiree home health-care request and officer selections.

Discussion Points

•Board members asked clarifying questions about the claims and approvals under delegated authority.
•Chair John Nohr asked when the next meeting would be scheduled.
•Director Gorsuch presented the claims summary covering July 1–Sept. 30, 2026, totaling $50,919.30.
•Director Jennifer Gorsuch said the next meeting will include a review of an ongoing retiree home health-care request, selection of chair and vice-chair, and a year-to-date expenditures review.
•Motion to approve minutes moved by Board Member Don Chaney and seconded; no debate recorded.
•Status query about board appointments for next year raised by Board Member Don Chaney.

Decisions

•Minutes from July 29, 2026 were approved unanimously.
•The board approved reimbursements totaling $50,919.30 by unanimous vote.

Nov

110426 Council Time

Clark County Council met Nov. 4, 2026; councilors heard from one public commenter about agenda transparency, reviewed proposed 2027 legislative priorities, and received recommendations from the mental-health sales tax advisory board on external grants and internal staffing requests before holding an executive session on pending litigation.

Discussion Points

•Advisory board received 19 external proposals totaling about $20 million and recommended three external projects given roughly $5 million available.
•Caller reported she could not access agenda materials for items 8.1 and 8.2 and asked for transparency.
•Councilor Puente asked why the county supports a 'Skamania' hatchery; staff said the Washougal River creates downstream impacts into Clark County.
•County priorities for 2027 include indigent defense funding, liability reform, sales-tax mitigation, transportation funding for 179th Street corridor, petition-signature threshold changes, and support for a partial superior-court judgeship.
•Internal staffing requests total about $600,000 and include 1.5 FTE for specialty-court coordination and MOUD-trained corrections officers.
•Recommended external projects: CARES expansion with Clark Howlett's Fire and Rescue; Thrive to Survive reentry recovery house; Recovery Cafe peer-navigator expansion.
•Staff said the fund has capacity to support those ongoing costs.
•Three litigation items were scheduled for executive session under RCW 42.30.110; staff clarified the third item had potential after-action.

Decisions

•No public after-action taken; meeting adjourned.

Directions

•Council will review recommendations during the budget process for final approval.
•Requests will be considered through the county budget process.
•Staff to check maps and follow up with information on the hatchery's location and impacts.
•Staff to refine the priority list and coordinate a delegation meeting in early December if schedules permit.

Nov

110426 WS 2027 Annual Budget

County manager presented the recommended 2027 budget on 2026-11-04, proposing about $4.8M in general-fund reductions, a 1% property-tax option and scheduling public hearings Nov. 30–Dec. 2.

Discussion Points

•Council asked whether road‑fund 1% applied countywide; manager clarified it applies to unincorporated Clark County.
•Council asked whether the number is conservative; manager said there are many unknowns.
•Council may reintroduce items via amendments during hearings.
•Council members asked clarifying questions about fund balance assignments and cuts.
•Council to hear more at council time and during hearings.
•Decision to not collect general‑fund fleet charges in 2027 to save $2.5M; potential replacement delays in 2028 discussed.
•Manager described recommended external grants and internal staffing funded by mental‑health sales tax.
•Manager detailed process, categories of requests and forecast numbers.
•Manager explained where the 1% could be adopted and estimated fiscal impacts.
•Manager listed positions and projects not recommended, including a $20M training center.
•Manager proposed $10M reserve for litigation.
•Recommendation to fund remodeling at $1M in‑house rather than $4M.

Directions

•Council to consider amendments and provide direction before hearings.
•Manager to monitor and return with options if needed.
•Staff to monitor replacement schedule and capital savings opportunities.

Nov

City Council Workshop - City Council Workshop - 11/02/2026 - 4:30pm Minutes

The Camas City Council Workshop on Nov. 2, 2026 covered six workshop items including an intergovernmental agreement for the Village at North Shore, school district capital facility plans, financial and capital budget presentations, and a fall omnibus budget amendment. Multiple residents spoke during two public-comment periods about a proposed gas station, PFAs/code changes, library security and other local concerns.

Discussion Points

•Alan Peters presented the Evergreen and Washougal School District Capital Facilities Plan.
•Carrie Schulstad commented on the Downtown Camas Association.
•Chris Witkowski reviewed Parks and Recreation revenues and expenses.
•Darcy Smith raised PFAs, proposed code changes and budget concerns and later spoke about library security and a roundabout.
•Form of Government communication plan presented by Bryan Rachal.
•James Carothers presented the intergovernmental agreement with Clark County for the Village at North Shore.
•Mayor's recommended capital budget presented; public hearing scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026.
•Multiple residents raised concerns about a proposed gas station during public comments.
•PFAs settlement update and RTC update provided by Scott Collins.
•Presentation of the 2026 fall omnibus budget amendment; public hearing to open Nov. 16.
•Shannon Van Horn commented about the Farmer's Market.
•Third-quarter financial performance was presented by Interim Finance Director Kayla McCauley.
•Tina Jones reported on a criminal justice grant and sales tax.

Decisions

•Public hearing scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026.

Nov

City Council Regular Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - 11/02/2026 - 7:00pm Minutes

The Camas City Council met Nov. 2, 2026. The council unanimously approved a four‑year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 307CC, directed the city attorney to draft ordinances to adopt the Our Camas 2045 Comprehensive Plan and related downtown documents for a Nov. 16 hearing, approved consent items including $946,095.45 in payments and final acceptance of a sewer repair, and heard several public comments about a wildlife crossing, a proposed gas station on 13th Street and a new Lake Road crosswalk.

Discussion Points

•Councilmembers reported on EFSEC, RFA, Port, City/Schools and RTC activities and local events.
•Listing and approval of claims and project final acceptance included in consent agenda.
•Presentation of Our Camas 2045 package by Community Development Director Alan Peters.
•Presentation of the proposed 2027–2030 AFSCME agreement by Administrative Services Director Jennifer Gorsuch.
•Public comments on a wildlife bridge, gas station proposal on 13th Street, new Lake Road crosswalk, and the comprehensive plan.

Decisions

•Advance plan documents to ordinance drafting
•Approval of the 2027–2030 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement
•Approve consent agenda and finalize project acceptance for NW 6th Place sewer repair

Directions

•Authorize mayor and city administrator to sign the agreement.
•City Attorney to draft ordinances for Nov. 16 consideration.

Nov

City Council Regular Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - 11/02/2026 - 7:00pm Agenda

The Camas City Council is scheduled to meet Nov. 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. to consider a consent-item sewer repair final acceptance and change order, a proposed 2027–2030 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 307CC, and a periodic update to the city's comprehensive plan and related downtown subarea plan and zoning code amendments.

Nov

City Council Workshop - City Council Workshop - 11/02/2026 - 4:30pm Agenda Packet

City of Camas council workshop on Nov. 2, 2026 included presentations on an interlocal agreement for Village at North Shore transportation work, two school district capital facilities plans, the city's Q3 financial update, the mayor's proposed 2027–28 capital budget, and a fall omnibus budget amendment.

Discussion Points

•City staff recommended conducting plan review and inspections for certain County right-of-way improvements required by the Village at North Shore development.
•Draft IGA sets roles: City to review/approve design and inspections; County retains land-use jurisdiction and final review within County ROW.
•Evergreen projects declining enrollment and will not collect impact fees because capacity exists.
•General Fund Q3 YTD revenues $24.65M (64.67% of budget) and expenditures $27.31M (65.04%).
•Item includes carry-forwards, supplemental and administrative adjustments; staff recommended opening a public hearing Nov. 16 and considering adoption Dec. 7.
•Omnibus totals $8,392,565 across 16 packages; $7,556,179 for stewardship of city assets.
•Packet lists projects across streets, parks, water, sewer and facilities with proposed funding sources.
•Property tax collections and sales-tax trends were reviewed; slides showed months-of-reserve metrics.
•Staff recommended revenue hearings Nov. 16 and budget ordinance consideration Dec. 7.
•Washougal lists near-term projects totaling $5.6 million and a mix of secured/unsecured funding sources.

Nov

City Council Workshop - City Council Workshop - 11/02/2026 - 4:30pm Agenda

The City of Camas is scheduled to hold a City Council workshop on November 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to hear an intergovernmental agreement with Clark County, school district capital facilities plan updates, and several financial and budget presentations. Remote viewing and public comment options are provided.

Oct

10 28 26 CRC Meeting

Clark County Charter Review Commission met Oct. 28, 2026, heard public comment urging restraint on charter changes, adopted a revised meeting agenda and minutes language about concept disclosures, accepted a work-plan schedule, heard a presentation from county financial services about fiscal impact statements, and advanced several proposed charter amendments to second reading.

Discussion Points

•Clarified the amendment applies only to departments under county manager, not elected executives.
•Clarify whether 'budget team' or 'finance team' will produce estimates.
•Commissioners asked whether the change implies pay impacts or is only oversight.
•Commissioners discussed population triggers and district-drawing responsibilities.
•Commissioners expressed preference for election timing to avoid presidential years.
•Estimated cost roughly $25,000 per room for induction looping and ASL overlays.
•Finance will identify departments, document assumptions and funding sources, and disclose departmental contributors to each analysis.
•Legal counsel requested opportunities for final review before votes.
•Public commenters asked commissioners to apply a test: prefer ordinances or policy before charter amendments.
•Speakers cited state constitution and RCW limits on charters.
•Sponsor open to delaying implementation until next redistricting (post-2030 census) and to alternative CRC size arrangements.
•Sponsor prefers a charter requirement after repeated community requests; others thought policy could achieve change faster.
•Sponsor to specify how increases and decreases will be documented for voters.
•Staff noted minutes must reflect what was actually said.
•Typo in intake form (2036 vs. 2032) noted; sponsor plans to correct and may change proposed interval.
•Whether minutes should infer sponsorship or only record statements.

Decisions

•Adopt schedule with earlier deadlines (intake Jan. 27; first readings Feb. 10; final vote July 7).
•Advance to second reading.
•Advance to second reading (qualifies).
•Minutes approved with scrivener correction

Directions

•Decision to advance to second reading.
•Financial services to provide templates and single point of contact (Secretary Garber).
•Secretary Garber to work with Michelle to update the minutes text.
•Sponsor to consider transition schedule and coordinate with redistricting timeline.
•Sponsor to consult elections office and adjust language prior to second reading.
•Sponsor to coordinate with Michelle/County staff to get precise cost and request volume.
•Sponsor to refine language clarifying responsible office and presentation of figures.
•Sponsor to refine language clarifying scope and implementation parameters before second reading.
•Work-plan subcommittee to align schedule with fiscal/legal workflow.

Oct

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 5:00pm Agenda Packet

The Camas Parks and Recreation Commission met Oct. 28, 2026, to receive a 2027–28 budget update and several informational reports on racquet sports, special events and parks projects; the packet consisted of an agenda with time estimates and the prior meeting minutes.

Discussion Points

•Budget overview scheduled as informational update
•Scheduling discussion for Nov/Dec meeting dates
•Survey and special events updates scheduled as informational presentations

Oct

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 5:00pm Minutes

The Camas Parks and Recreation Commission met on Oct. 28, 2026; commissioners approved minutes, heard updates on the 2027 budget planning and possible program cuts, a racquet-sports survey open through Nov. 15, and special-events and park-project updates; commissioners discussed combining November/December meetings for Dec. 9, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners reported on multiple parks and County survey.
•Director Witkowski updated commissioners on budget planning and referenced possible program cuts.
•Emerald Ash Borer project status reported.
•Grant-funded wildfire mitigation study update provided.
•Motion to approve September 23, 2026 minutes was made and seconded.
•Proposal to hold a combined Nov/Dec meeting on Dec. 9, 2026.
•Staff announced the racquet-sports survey and its Nov. 15 deadline.
•Staff described recent events (Pumpkin Party, Zombie Dash) and announced Hometown Holidays on Dec. 4, 2026.

Decisions

•Informational only; no action recorded.
•Minutes approved unanimously.
•No binding decision recorded; date proposed for a combined meeting.
•No formal action; informational update.
•No formal action recorded.
•No vote taken; item was informational.

Directions

•Staff to coordinate scheduling and confirm meeting logistics.

Oct

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - 10/28/2026 - 5:00pm Agenda

The Camas Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to meet Oct. 28, 2026, to receive updates on the proposed 2027–28 parks budget, program and project work, and event planning. The agenda listed updates on a racquet-sports survey, special events, park projects and a discussion of November/December meeting dates.

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